The holiday season is the perfect time to embrace all things festive, including the beloved tradition of donning “ugly” sweaters.

From sheets to slippers, mixers to mattresses, the experts at Consumer Reports are constantly testing products for your home and garden and everywhere in between.

Christmas is near and not everyone may be in the holiday spirit. A mental health counselor said that’s normal and could be a sign of holiday depression.

Now that the holidays are here, so are all of the family festivities. But not everyone looks forward to reuniting with relatives.

Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit? News4Jax has compiled a list of the best light displays and events around our area.

Some of us may remember when people lined outside of stores and camped all night in hopes of grabbing doorbusters. As the years went on, those traditions changed.

Some of us may remember when people lined outside of stores and camped all night in hopes of grabbing doorbusters. As the years went on, those traditions changed.

Thanksgiving marks the start of the busiest holiday travel season, often involving visits to family and friends or the enjoyment of a relaxing vacation, which can lead to an increase in accidents on the roadways.

The Holidays are here, and what that means to travelers is abnormally heavy traffic and travel time, which can mean unexpected delays or even cancellations.

AAA expects record numbers of 6 million people to fly and 60 million people to drive for the Fourth of July.

The Boston Celtics had the NBA Finals in mind when they went out and acquired Jrue Holiday.

Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics rally from an 18-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-111 on Saturday night for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Jrue Holiday agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the Celtics, his agent Jason Glushon confirmed.

Sunny skies and more to come

Galentine’s day is February 13th and to celebrate it, we are exploring the importance of female friendships.

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revealed tens of thousands of people are being admitted to hospitals each week for one of three sicknesses, the flu, COVID-19, or RSV.

2024 is right around the corner!

Warmer under cloudy skies now, Freeze and Frost conditions return

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult especially during the Christmas holiday, but there are resources available that can help you get through.

AAA is now reporting that this year's holiday season is gearing up to be the second busiest travel season nationwide.

The holiday season is a bustling time for the United States Postal Service (USPS), with millions of packages and letters in transit. However, with the rise in mail theft, it's crucial to take steps to keep your holiday mail safe.

Many popular stores will be closed this year!

A cold front brought much colder air to the Forecast- but we're dry!

Jrue Holiday has been traded to the Boston Celtics.

Share your July 4 celebration photos and videos, see the best places for fireworks around our area and see what stores are open on Independence Day.

News4JAX insiders share photos on SnapJAX to pay tribute this memorial day holiday

Many businesses, government offices and schools will be closed Monday because of Memorial Day.

Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 40 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 131-125 on Tuesday for their 11th consecutive victory.

Nicholas Dawson was reunited with his dog, Isis, in Jacksonville after she disappeared from her Fayetteville home back in March of 2020.

Tis the season for holiday parties and today we have some items that will up the party vibe, or they can be gifts for your favorite host or hostess. Anne Roy shares some of her favorites.

We have the top lights around Jax and  First up girven road lights located in the black hawk bluff subdivision off of Atlantic blvd. They won our jay best holiday lights three years in a row from 2019 through 2021 It has become famous for some of the best lights in Jacksonville. Ride through the streets and enjoy the beautiful lights and displays throughout the neighborhood. This is a free neighborhood drive through, and I never knock free stuff!

Noreen says:”Keep Calm & Shop on!”

The holiday shopping rush is right around the corner!

Black Friday is two weeks away but if you want to get a head start on your holiday shopping, Anne Roy shares some unique items.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-102 to improve to 8-0, the best start to a season in franchise history.

Many popular stores, such as Walmart and Target, announced their stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Florida’s first “tool time” sales tax holiday on tools and other home repair and construction items will kick off during the Labor Day weekend.

To celebrate Independence Day, fireworks will be lighting up the sky throughout the Jacksonville area on Monday night.

Many state and local federal offices will be closed -- along with banks and other businesses.

The U.S. government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.”

Bobby Portis made a putback off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s missed free throw with 15 seconds left, Jrue Holiday snuffed Marcus Smart on Boston’s final two possessions and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Celtics 110-107 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series lead.

Angela Widener Powell joined RCL to talk about chic Valentine’s Day looks that go beyond the Holiday! She shows trending styles from casual to dressy and reveals some of the top colors for 2022! She also shared some fun try-ons with a few pieces from The Pink Nickel boutique!

We know you may be looking for that holiday read. Liz Morgan of Buzzgirl Books joines us today for River City Reads.

We want to show off some of our News4Jax Insiders holiday decorations!

With the calendar flipping to December, holiday events are in full swing. Before you know it we will usher in a new year.

Having certain items in your carry-on can slow down your travel this holiday season.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.

Scammers are ready to pounce now that the holidays are here. You may think you won’t fall prey — but crooks can be sneaky — and if they get to you, it will hit you where it hurts the most: your wallet.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you’ve likely either made a detailed grocery list, or you’ve thought a lot about what you will serve at the table.

We also have some tricks to deodorize your kitchen so you’re ready to entertain.

A lot of things you might buy for the holidays, like toys, have chips in them could be in short supply, making items hard to find and driving up prices.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.

Jrue Holiday has already had gold in his grasp.

Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton flew together to Tokyo, just three nights after they had played in the hard-fought NBA Finals.

The U.S. had five attempts on the pivotal possession of its latest basketball failure and came up empty on all of them.

The happiest basketball coach in the world right now should be Milwaukee’s Mike Budenholzer.

Jrue Holiday’s steal and alley-oop pass to Giannis Antetounmpo for a dunk sealed a wild Game 5 and gave the Milwaukee Bucks a 123-119 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Khris Middleton ordinarily wouldn’t be thinking about anything right now other than what the Milwaukee Bucks are trying to accomplish in the NBA playoffs.

Jrue Holiday made a go-ahead driving layup with 11.4 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Brooklyn Nets 86-83 in Game 3 after two blowout losses in New York.

Memorial Day is coming, and it got us thinking: What are your plans for the holiday weekend?

It’s something no Florida dog owner ever thinks will actually happen, until it does — your pet getting attacked by an alligator.

Kelly Oubre Jr. converted a pair of free throws with 7.7 seconds left to give Golden State the lead and Milwaukee missed at the end as the Warriors held off the Bucks 122-121.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has agreed to a four-year contract extension that will be worth at least $134 million and possibly much more with incentives.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish girls wear costumes to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the biblical Book of Esther. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)JERUSALEM – Mass gatherings took place in Jerusalem on Sunday as Israelis celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in violation of coronavirus restrictions. Authorities had been concerned about a repeat of last year, when Purim celebrations helped fuel an initial wave of the coronavirus in the earliest days of the global pandemic. Purim marks the victory of Jews over a tyrant in ancient Persia and is celebrated with costumes, drinking and parties.

Ninety-three volunteers helped prepare and serve the meals for the line of people that stretched from Clara White Mission Center, south a block to Church and Broad. At least 50 people were waiting in line for a Thanksgiving meal when our News4Jax cameras were there. “We’re still doing a lot of the same services we have always provided, that hasn’t changed,” said Michelle Paul, Board president for Clara White Mission. Drop-off for food donations/contributions will be accepted from Wednesday, Nov. 25 until Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Clara White Mission in historic LaVilla on the corner of Broad & Ashley streets. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, call the Clara White Mission at 904-354-4162 or visit our web site at www.clarawhitemission.org.

The Pelicans are getting Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and a package of future first-round draft picks from the Bucks, the person told The Associated Press. The Pelicans are getting Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and a package of future first-round draft picks from the Bucks, the person told The Associated Press. The trade of Holiday was the second blockbuster involving a point guard since the league allowed transactions to begin again Monday. Holiday is due to earn $25.4 million this season and holds a $26.3 million player option for next season. And it’s now almost certain that the Bucks will have to fill out their roster for this season with several minimum-salary players, since they’ll owe about $86 million to just Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Holiday this season.

AAA released its annual Thanksgiving travel report and said 2.4 million people will be hitting the skies for this holiday. UF Health Jacksonville’s Director of Infectious disease, Chad Neilsen, told News4Jax it is important to be prepared to travel with other people during a pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new guidance that says a double layer mask could help not only stop the spread of COVID-19, but protect the person wearing it. Neilsen said a double layer mask is exactly how it sounds it’s two pieces of fabric. “Start limiting certain events that could be risky so particularly college students, stop going to bars, stop going to restaurants so that way you’re limiting your risk of bringing it home,” Neilsen said.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The 27th annual Nights of Lights will brighten 20 blocks of St. Augustine’s historic district early this year. The City of St. Augustine said the tradition will begin on Nov. 14. St. Augustine City Commission passed Resolution 2020-26, allowing the event to begin even earlier than last year. Nights of Lights 2020 Update:St. Augustine City Commission has passed Resolution 2020-26, allowing for Nights of Lights to begin early this year, on November 14! #CityStAug #NightsOfLights pic.twitter.com/DxksJK5Av9 — City of St. Augustine (@CityStAug) October 2, 2020We will update this article when more infroamrion becomes available.

HOLIDAY, Fla. – UPDATE: 10:40 A.M. -- Authorities have canceled the Amber Alert for a 9-year-old Florida boy after the child was found safe on Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An Amber Alert was issued Monday morning for a missing 9-year-old Florida boy believed to have been abducted in Pasco County. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Michael Morris was last seen near the 4000 block of Sail Drive in Holiday. Michael was described as a white boy with blond hair and green eyes. He’s 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 95 pounds.

And Monday marks Memorial Day, the federal holiday in the U.S. for honoring and mourning the military personnel who’ve died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It’s a great way to show your followers that this day means more to you than just a barbecue or the day off work. Another neat way to honor the ultimate sacrifice is to create an online memorial for a loved one with the Veterans Legacy Memorial Website. If you really want to show your support, hang up an American flag outside your home or perhaps honor the day with a sign or sidewalk chalk in your front yard. That’s likely the easiest way to honor the day while still socially distancing and following CDC guidelines.

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